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# No Sanding Method

The no-sanding method is the quickest and easiest method to achieve a decent level of finish to PLA prints. Aesthetically this process will not cover up the striations on your 3D-prints, however it is a great method for quickly colouring and finishing your parts to convey desirable effects.

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### Summary

| Category       | Rating    |
| -------------- | --------- |
| Speed          | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Finish Quality | ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ |

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### Materials

* High-cover aerosol paint + primer (such as Rustoleum 2X)
* Clear Satin Fast-Drying Polyurethane (such as Cabbots or MinWax)
* Isopropyl wipes or similar to clean part

### Method

1. First ensure that the part is clean and dry. **Wipe the part** down with Isopropyl wipes or a similar product.
2. Apply a **medium coat** of high-cover paint to the part
3. Immediately apply a **light coat** of the polyurethane 
4. **Wait 10 minutes** in-between coats
5. Repeat steps 2-4 a total of **5 times**
6. Leave the part to **dry overnigh**t
7. If the part is discoloured, it **may** benefit from a final coat of high-cover paint.

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No-Sand Method Instructional Video
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